Rope of Sand (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1949, Rope of Sand is an action, thriller and drama film directed by William Dieterle, running about 104 minutes. “Savage Greed...Sultry Love...Wild Adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story of a South African diamond mine watched over by a sadistic policeman tasked with looking out for smugglers.
Who’s in it. Rope of Sand stars Burt Lancaster as Michael (Mike) Davis, Paul Henreid as Commandant Paul G. Vogel, Claude Rains as Arthur 'Fred' Martingale and Peter Lorre as Toady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Rope of Sand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rope of Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rope of Sand tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rope of Sand (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rope of Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rope of Sand worth watching?
- Rope of Sand holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rope of Sand?
- Rope of Sand stars Burt Lancaster, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre and Corinne Calvet.
- When was Rope of Sand released?
- Rope of Sand was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.